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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.32, 3,467.80 and 1,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.32, 3,467.80 and 1,013.70 is: 1,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.32 : 3,467.80 = 1,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.32/3,467.80 = 1,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.32x = 3,467.80 × 1,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.32x = 3,515,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,308.86/2,311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.91

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